Bellmore Merrick Kicks Off 2022-23 School Year

Bellmore-Merrick Kicks Off 2022-23 School Year

On Sept. 1, students in Central High School District started school, ahead of a four-day break over the Labor Day weekend.

Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting hit the ground running with a back to school preview. View the package here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=h2-uik5wPAQ

“Over the next few weeks, it will begin to feel more like home at Merrick Avenue, and less like something new,” said Principal Katelyn Dunn. “Our hallways and cafeterias were buzzing, and those first day jitters seemed to subside quickly for most.”

“As the dust settled after the passing to each class, the conversations and connections being made were fantastic,” added Grand Avenue Middle School Principal Carlo Conte. “As I visited many classrooms today, my excitement for the start of a new year was coming alive in front of my eyes.”

Smiling faces were seen around the halls at Wellington C. Mepham High School on Sept. 1.

Ahead of school opening, the middle and high schools held orientations for incoming seventh and ninth graders to get them acclimated.

Buildings were buzzing as seniors decorated cars for their first days, seventh and ninth graders navigated their new lockers and schedules while teachers and staff donned colorful spirit wear to welcome students.

The bands at John F. Kennedy High School gathered in the music room for a first day reunion.

“I am so glad our students are finally able to experience high school the way it should be experienced,” added Sanford H. Calhoun High School Principal Nicole Hollings. “The energy of the students and staff was at an all-time high and I loved being around the building all day catching up with so many.”